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2nd Annual Crosslake Rib Cook-off for Veterans
2nd Annual Crosslake Rib Cook-off for Veterans to benefit MCAV- Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, serving Veterans throughout Minnesota. Come and learn the tricks of great BBQ, sample and vote for your favorites, enjoy live music featuring The Acme Allstars and raise your hand in the live auction for a BBQ grill/smoker! 12 p.m. - Maucieri's food & beer tent 1 p.m. - Live music featuring The Acme Allstars 3 p.m. - Ticket sales ($2 per rib bone) 3:30 p.m. - Public sampling/voting 4:30…
Find out more »Crosslake Outdoor Music Series
Free, outdoor music at Crosslake Town Square. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. This week's band is Tonic Soi-Fa. Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial CD sales of its own independent releases (2,000,000 copies sold), the group has toured extensively throughout the US and abroad, building their financial base with a…
Find out more »Live Comedy: Benny Ricardo
Live Comedy featuring Benny Ricardo, Former All-pro kicker with four NFL teams including the Minnesota Vikings. Benny is a Stand-Up Comedy entertainer who has done hundreds of performances and personal shows, including two in the White House for George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton in the 1990's. He has appeared anywhere and everywhere from Valley View Casino to the Letterman Show, the Tonight Show and Good Morning America. He is coming to Pine Peaks to help raise funds for the…
Find out more »Bands in the Park
Enjoy FREE live music starting at 7 pm right in the center of town every Saturday night during the summer! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and relax along the grass while listening to bands play in Pequot Lakes! Complete summer schedule (below)
Find out more »Laughing for the LAKE Foundation
Pine Peaks Event Center is partnering with the LAKE (Lakes Area Kids Enrichment) Foundation to host nationally acclaimed comedian Benny Ricardo. Join us for a bellyaching-laughing great time and support the efforts to build a new Charter School in Crosslake!
Find out more »Bean Hole Days
Come and celebrate Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes July 11-12, 2017! The huge cast iron kettles of beans are buried on Tuesday, July 11 so they can cook overnight and be served free of charge on Wednesday, July 12 at noon. It's time to dig out Thor, Big Bertha, Ole, Sven, Lena and Baby Olga for the Pequot Lakes Bean Hole Days celebration July 11-12. Since 1938, this tradition brings thousands together as they share a free lunch of baked beans, dinner roll,…
Find out more »Big Fun Tuesdays
Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized, family-friendly games every Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm, from June 13 - August 15, in Crosslake Town Square. Minnow Races (in Paul's straws) Pancake Toss (no syrup needed) Paul's Life Boat Face Painting & Tattoos Giant S'mores Game Feed Paul beans (bag toss) Gunny Sack races (in Paul's socks) Plus each child gets a Loot Bag with candy and toys inside! Sponsored by the…
Find out more »Market in the Park
Each Thursday in the summer, the park adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail transforms into a sea of tents with vendors selling a variety of unique merchandise, as well as tasty treats. This event will run June 15 through August 17, 2017, Thursdays only, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn about other Weekly Summer Events
Find out more »Pine River Duck Races
Weekly summer tradition in Pine River. People of all ages can sponsor one or more racing "ducks" (really decoys). The ducks are ceremoniously dumped into the Pine River below the dam at the blast from a shotgun. Then they power paddle downstream 100 yards to the finish line. Wild cheering and quacking from the crowd is permitted and encouraged! The first three ducks in each race to cross the finish line earn prizes. A prize is also awarded to the…
Find out more »Outdoor Movies at the Crosslake Campground
The US Army Corps of Engineers - Crosslake Campground will be the site for outdoor movies in Crosslake this summer! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a different family friendly movie each month. Water Safety program begins at 8:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 9:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend and water & popcorn will be provided too! All donations are appreciated and will be matched dollar for dollar by the Crosslake Ideal Lions. 100% of the proceeds will be…
Find out more »Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market
You'll find all kinds of treasures at the summer Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market! Held the 3rd Saturday monthly from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. More than 30 vendors offer something for everyone!
Find out more »Kayaking at the Campground
Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak! Join them at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground. Everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction) No need to register, just show up. All ages welcomed. For more information, call Jim 612-581-2144 at Wind, Water & Wheels
Find out more »Night Under the Stars Fundraiser
The 14th Annual Night Under the Stars event at Camp Knutson is a fun-filled evening featuring a wine bar, silent auction, gourmet dinner, live auction and program.
Find out more »Crosslake Outdoor Music Series
Free, outdoor music at Crosslake Town Square. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. This week's band is Decade 7. This group expertly performs rock and roll created after Woodstock and before MTV.
Find out more »Bands in the Park
Enjoy FREE live music starting at 7 pm right in the center of town every Saturday night during the summer! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and relax along the grass while listening to bands play in Pequot Lakes! Complete summer schedule (below)
Find out more »Big Fun Tuesdays
Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized, family-friendly games every Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm, from June 13 - August 15, in Crosslake Town Square. Minnow Races (in Paul's straws) Pancake Toss (no syrup needed) Paul's Life Boat Face Painting & Tattoos Giant S'mores Game Feed Paul beans (bag toss) Gunny Sack races (in Paul's socks) Plus each child gets a Loot Bag with candy and toys inside! Sponsored by the…
Find out more »Market in the Park
Each Thursday in the summer, the park adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail transforms into a sea of tents with vendors selling a variety of unique merchandise, as well as tasty treats. This event will run June 15 through August 17, 2017, Thursdays only, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn about other Weekly Summer Events
Find out more »Pine River Duck Races
Weekly summer tradition in Pine River. People of all ages can sponsor one or more racing "ducks" (really decoys). The ducks are ceremoniously dumped into the Pine River below the dam at the blast from a shotgun. Then they power paddle downstream 100 yards to the finish line. Wild cheering and quacking from the crowd is permitted and encouraged! The first three ducks in each race to cross the finish line earn prizes. A prize is also awarded to the…
Find out more »Crosslake Outdoor Music Series
Free, outdoor music at Crosslake Town Square. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. This week's band is The Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboys. They are a phenomenal country music group that plays genuine classic country music. At a "Cowboys" event, expect to hear everything country from Jones and Haggard to spot on songs by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle and many others! Genuine Country the way it was meant to be...that's what The Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboys are all about.
Find out more »Bands in the Park
Enjoy FREE live music starting at 7 pm right in the center of town every Saturday night during the summer! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and relax along the grass while listening to bands play in Pequot Lakes! Complete summer schedule (below)
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